UlasanAnime.com – The shift from convention season to a more relaxed autumn has typically allowed for deeper reflection and more blogging. However, this year, the author finds themselves lacking the energy and time to delve into their usual anime reviews and analyses. The stimulating experiences of attending conventions, from travel to meeting new people, usually fuel their writing, but the current autumnal calm has instead led to a more contemplative state.
Normally, this contemplative mood would be conducive to writing about various anime, such as the realism of “Shirobako,” the intriguing plot of “Sora no Method,” or even why “Parasyte” isn’t enjoyable. The author also considers revisiting the magic of “Gundam Build Fighters Try” and the persistent issues with FUNimation’s streaming business. Despite these potential topics, the lack of energy and time prevents them from being addressed. The author even questions if they’ll be able to complete their write-up on “M@STERS of IDOL WORLD” after multiple rewatches of the Blu-rays.
A lingering desire to write an “Eventer Manifesto” concerning the emergence of 2.5D entertainment remains. The author muses about the possibility of presenting this topic as a panel at Otakon Vegas.
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News from Nekocon indicates that “Puchim@s” will receive a North American release, exclusively on DVD with subtitles. While this is considered good news, the author notes that a Blu-ray release might not offer significant added value for “Puchimas.” Nevertheless, they intend to import it. The announcement by FUNimation confirms this release. A point of curiosity for the author is how the upcoming release of “Ping Pong” will be handled and localized. They question the challenges of translating such a work into English, likening it to opening the Ark or a grating sound, and whether it touches upon themes of American cultural imperialism or the reflection of American consumer culture, suggesting it’s more complex than a simple cultural adaptation.
Furthermore, there are unconfirmed reports suggesting that Lantis Matsuri Las Vegas might commence activities this week, potentially including a VIP tier. Each day’s event is rumored to be around three hours long, featuring seven different artists. The author emphasizes that this information is hearsay, as they were not present at the convention. They draw a parallel to Otakon Music Fest, which featured three artists and lasted approximately three hours, leading to speculation about the Lantis Matsuri’s schedule.
Indirect confirmation from the Otakon forums suggests collaborative events between Otakon Vegas and Lantis Matsuri. Specifically, it is rumored that some artists will remain for an event at the convention on Sunday. While autograph sessions are reportedly not planned, panel discussions are a possibility. The author also heard a flight time suggestion: departing after 5:30 PM on Sunday would be feasible, given the proximity of the Vegas airport to the main strip.
The author anticipates potential frustration regarding the promotion of Lantis Fest, believing a more robust effort is needed. With the festival approximately two months away, only three of the seven expected guests have been unofficially confirmed. Sayaka Sasaki, a guest from Nekocon, seemingly leaked her own attendance at Vegas, which the author describes as an “unofficial official announcement.” The other two unconfirmed guests were mentioned in ANN’s Lantis Fest Kanto interviews. The presence of Jam Project is considered a strong likelihood based on common sense. However, the author expresses concern that if the major headliners are not announced before VIP tickets go on sale, potential attendees might hesitate, as Lantis is known for attracting significant guests for whom many would rearrange their schedules. The author lists several highly anticipated groups, including µ’s, StylipS, IM@S ML, and Sphere.
The author attributes the delay in official announcements to the upcoming Lantis Fest Tohoku event this weekend. They suspect that information will be released promptly after this event concludes.
